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BROTHER TONY'S
JOURNAL

"Way to Emmaus" by Robert Zünd 1827-1909

Vigil
for
Peoples of the Americas

O Blessed Mother of the Savior of the World, we, your children, beg your intercession for peace and safety from crime and violence for the peoples of the Americas and for the whole world. We ask your maternal intercession for conversion of life for all men and women, especially those involved in unlawful conduct. We ask for a New Pentecost, a new descent of the Holy Spirit, upon those who would follow your son, Jesus Christ. We recognize you who appeared as La Virgen de Guadalupe to the poor and humble man now known as San Juan Diego. We come to you in the same spirit of humility with urgent need.

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Sons and Daughters of the Blessed Mother
Brothers and Sisters of Jesus

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Psalm Prayer

God, our Creator, how wonderfully you made man. You transformed dust into your own image and gave it a share in your own nature; yet you are more wonderful in pardoning the man who had rebelled against you. Grant that where sin has abounded, grace may more abound, so that we can become holier through forgiveness and be more grateful to you.

The Liturgy of the Hours
v. I, p. 911

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In our freedom,
let us choose simplicity!

In our freedom,
in every instance,
let us choose life!

In our freedom,
let us nurture
one another!

“Open your minds! Open your hearts!
Open your arms! Open your hands!
I call to you, my dear children:
Nurture! Nurture!
Nurture one another!"

Mother Mary, Pray for us!

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You have been told, O man, what is good,
and what the Lord requires of you:
Only to do right and to love goodness,
and to walk humbly with your God.

Micah 6:8

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How To Live Today

Follow the model of the Blessed Virgin.

Pray to the Blessed Virgin for guidance and comfort.

Yearn as did the young Blessed Virgin for the coming of the Messiah.

In these days, yearn with all your mind and heart
for the return of the Lord Jesus!

Live each day with expectancy.

Live simply, turning away from the desires of the world and the flesh.

Grow still, listening with one's heart for the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.

Allow Jesus to come into your hearts.

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Brother Tony

Who is Brother Tony Hearn?

Born in Houston, Texas, on December 27, 1934, Tony was educated in public schools there and subsequently earned a bachelor's degree in history and a master's degree in journalism from the University of Texas at Austin. During the '60s, he was a journalist for several newspapers in the mid-Hudson River region of New York State, in northwestern Connecticut, and later in southern Texas. He taught at Alvin Community College near Houston and then at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos in the '70s. In the '80s Tony created and operated the Angels House soup kitchen and the Scrub Club street ministry in downtown Austin. He was known as Brother "Tough Love" Tony for his methods of requiring a quid pro quo for his aid to Austin's homeless population. In the early '90s Tony returned to the University of Texas at Austin to gain credentials to become a certified high school history and journalism teacher. He then taught in South Texas ending his career in journalism and education in Laredo in 2002. In the late '50s, Tony was known as Brother John, OHC while he was a member of an Anglican (Episcopal) monastic community in the Mid-Hudson Valley of New York State. He also studied theology and sacred scripture at Oblate seminary in San Antonio in the '80s. Tony also attended the Mexican-American Cultural Center (MACC) in San Antonio to study Spanish. Today, Tony lives a life of contemplative intercession.

Join the ministry of

CONTEMPLATIVE INTERCESSION

Contemplate the Christ!

Brother Tony's Link
to monasticism and the religious life

Email Address
for Brother Tony Hearn

O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of your mercy.

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"Almost Clear"


Photo by Brother Tony Hearn

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ordo for use with the
Liturgy of the Hours

UNIVERSALIS

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Daily (in Latin)
Lauds, Vespers & Compline

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The College
of the
Blessed Mothers

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Words of Jesus on the Cross
Meditation & Beads

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Brother Tony's Special Use
of the Seraphic Rosary

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"Go Tell the Bishop!"
about the Kenedy Foundation

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The Cause
of Sainthood for
Sarita Kenedy East

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Email Address
for Brother Tony Hearn

© 2010 by Brother Tony Hearn

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